Overview

Founded in 1910 Dignity Health - Community Hospital of San Bernardino is a 347-bed acute care nonprofit community hospital located in San Bernardino California. Known for its programs in maternity care and pediatrics behavioral health and long-term subacute care for adults and children the hospital also includes inpatient and outpatient surgery. The hospital shares a legacy of humankindness with Dignity Health one of the nation’s five largest health care systems. Visit https://www.dignityhealth.org/socal/locations/san-bernardino for more information.

Responsibilities

The Clinical Dietitian Per Diem provides optimum nutrition care to patients by performing nutrition risk screening and assessment; developing implementing and reevaluating nutrition care plans and educating patients and families in a variety of settings including: acute care long-term care sub-acute and home health services. Supervises Dietetic Technicians and where needed assists in the supervision of the Diet Office staff. Provides education to Food Service employees or medical or ancillary staff on modified diets or other topics as directed by the Chief Clinical Dietitian. This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of Community Hospital of San Bernardino. It is expected that the employee will demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values. The employee shall support Community Hospital of San Bernardino strategic plan and the goals and direction of the quality improvement process and activities.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of therapeutic approaches and principles of Medical Nutrition Therapy and ability to plan develop and deliver nutritional interventions as well as provide individualized dietary consultations.

• Knowledge of and ability to assess patients and develop and implement a treatment plan.

• Knowledge of education concepts and techniques; the ability to educate people about food requirement eating habits and therapeutic nutrition.

• Knowledge of principles and practices associated with menu planning; ability to plan nutritious and varied meals for patients and staff.

• Knowledge of applicable laws rules and regulations governing dietary guidelines; ability to apply these theories to design develop and maintain a healthy diet.

• Knowledge of customer service concepts and techniques; ability to meet or exceed customer needs and expectations and provide excellent service in a direct or indirect manner.

• Fluency in Spanish is perferred.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum one (1) year experience as a Registered Dietitian; Working experience in an acute care hospital highly preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition or related field

• Valid registration as a Registered Dietitian

Pay Range

$32.08 - $46.51 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.